I'm with you Horseshoe. McKeon did a great job of eliminating Bonds from the equation by walking him. Other than him and Schmidt, Florida is really superior especially in the middle of the field defense with I-Rod, Castillo and Pierre.
I think Florida will take the Braves if they get to NLCS, however, need to examine pitching matchups if it is Cubs instead.
I think Florida will take the Braves if they get to NLCS, however, need to examine pitching matchups if it is Cubs instead.
I am not sure where I heard it, probably by one of ESPN's analysts. Comparing line-ups staring at first Derrick Lee better than any Giant. 2nd base Luis Castillo, gets the nod over Ray Durham.
At short Aurilla is better than Gonzalez. At third the combo of Cabrera and Lowell equal Alfonso, although Alfonso deserves props for an excellent series. Behind the plate is no contest. As is Left field. Center fielder Juan Pierre is a terrific up and coming player as opposed to a nearly washed up Marquis Grissom. Right fielder combo of Cruz and Hammonds real Giant weak spot. Juan Encarnation very steady for Marlins. After Jason Schmidt the Marlins staff much the best. Essentially the Marlins victory was not an upset. I know this is past post so to speak, but I am responding to a question, these were my feelings before game one.
wil.
At short Aurilla is better than Gonzalez. At third the combo of Cabrera and Lowell equal Alfonso, although Alfonso deserves props for an excellent series. Behind the plate is no contest. As is Left field. Center fielder Juan Pierre is a terrific up and coming player as opposed to a nearly washed up Marquis Grissom. Right fielder combo of Cruz and Hammonds real Giant weak spot. Juan Encarnation very steady for Marlins. After Jason Schmidt the Marlins staff much the best. Essentially the Marlins victory was not an upset. I know this is past post so to speak, but I am responding to a question, these were my feelings before game one.
wil.
